FOR TODAY---JULY 5, 2009

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW: It's cloudy, cool and looks like it's going to rain. Lovin' the cool weather...was able to turn off the air conditioner and open up the house for a change.

I AM THINKING: I am thinking I am too old to be having these busy weekends like we've had the past few weeks. I'm also thinking I'm not liking this computer as well as my laptop and hoping that hubby gets my laptop working again soon...lol.

I AM THANKFUL FOR: So, very much...I'm thankful for the freedom that all our military have fought for us. I am thankful for all the blessings that God has given me...a wonderfully loving husband who tells me daily how much he loves me and who shows me in so many little ways that he does love me...it helps to overlook the times he makes me mad....lol. I am thankful for my step-daughters, who also tell me they love me often...yeah, even when they get on my nerves, too...lol...cause I'm sure I never get on their nerves any...lol. I'm thankful for my mother and in-laws. They are truly the best and I'm blessed with a wonderful relationship and closeness with them all. I'm am truly blessed and thankful for our grandchildren. There is no feeling in the world like walking into a room where they are and having them come running to me, screaming, "Nee Nee!!" and showering me with hugs and kisses. And when I leave, I always have to give them hugs and kisses about 1/2 a dozen times before they will let me leave. I am thankful for so many online friends I've become reaquinted with and some that I've come to know thanks to this technology of the internet. I have so much to be thankful for but that's whats on my mind at the moment.

FROM THE KITCHEN: Are you kidding me? Haven't been home long enough to do much cooking lately. Fixed pizzas Friday night...and the frozen ones at that...with added toppings, of course. Last night, we ate with my mother (it was her birthday). I did make hubby and I breakfast this morning...which consisted of scrambled eggs with cheese (and mine had mushrooms) and sausage links and coffee (can't forget the coffee...must have coffee...lol). Not sure what I'll fix tonight...ummm.

I AM WEARING: Navy capris and a yellow print top and my slippers that my mother-in-law made me.

I AM CREATING: Not a thing at the moment...except the beginnings of a headache...lol

I AM READING: Other than the Bible, hubby and I have started reading, "Night Light"...a Christian Couples Devotional that my friend, Crystal Jefferys said her and hubby are reading together and really enjoying.

I AM GOING: Not for sure yet, but we might be going with my in-laws to West Virginia this week. It depends on the in-laws at this point. We should know for sure tomorrow.

I AM HOPING: the weather continues to stay cool like this. I hate having to close up everything keep the air conditioner going. I am also hoping things work out for our youngest daughter...she's testing her wings in so many areas right now. She's still trying to let God guide her in some of cause she discussed one situation with me yesterday, wondering how God would react and I told her she needed to take that up with God because only He could tell her that. I am hoping that God's will is done concerning the upcoming, maybe, trip to West Virginia. If it's meant to happen, I hope it will. So many different things may cause it not to work out. Both my in-law's health...plus, I'm not even sure if I could stand the trip cause of my fibromyalgia...been having lots of problems with that lately...but we all want to go pretty bad so we will just have to leave it in God's hands.

I AM HEARING: Not much of anything right at this moment except the keys as I type...the ceiling fan and hubby is watching some movie on TV.

AROUND THE HOUSE: not much changed around here since last post...got laundry done yesterday. Hubby got the lawn mowed. Oh yeah, our dog, Tonka, chased a possum into the motor of an old jeep we have in our side yard. The possum got hung in there and Tonka had jumped onto the motor barking at the poor thing. Hubby had to get it out...I think Tonka was disappointed when Hubby got his new toy out....lol.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: I'm loving Facebook...there is so many reasons why. I'm loving getting reaquainted with old friends and schoolmates and finding new ones. I even love Farmtown, as corny as that sounds...and yes, corn is one of my biggest crops...lol.

A FEW PLANS FOR THE WEEK: Finding out if we are indeed going to West Virginia...and if we are, getting things lined up for the trip. If not...the only thing I know of is plans for next weekend...told I had to make a huge batch of pasta salad for a cookout we're suppose to be going to on Saturday...if we don't go to West Virginia with the in-laws.